Alder Rush

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Selby

England

Alder Rush

Kelfield Grange buildings and yard Credit: Phil Catterall

Alder Rush is a small village located in the heart of Yorkshire, known for its picturesque woodlands and lush forests. Situated just a few miles away from the bustling town of York, Alder Rush offers a serene and tranquil escape from the urban life.

The village is characterized by its dense alder trees, which dominate the landscape and give the area its name. These trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. Visitors to Alder Rush can expect to see a plethora of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

The woodlands surrounding the village are also home to several walking trails, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The trails meander through the forest, offering stunning views of wildflowers, ancient oaks, and babbling brooks.

In addition to its natural beauty, Alder Rush is also known for its charming cottages and traditional architecture. The village has a close-knit community that takes pride in preserving its heritage, evident in the well-maintained buildings and beautiful gardens.

Alder Rush is also home to a small local pub, where residents and visitors can enjoy a pint of locally brewed ale and indulge in traditional Yorkshire cuisine. The pub serves as a social hub for the village, hosting regular events and gatherings.

Overall, Alder Rush is a hidden gem in Yorkshire, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and community spirit. Whether you are seeking a peaceful retreat or an opportunity to explore the great outdoors, Alder Rush is sure to captivate and charm all who visit.

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Alder Rush Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.864912/-1.1175337 or Grid Reference SE5841. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Kelfield Grange buildings and yard

Phil Catterall

Walking to Stillingfleet across the fields

This farmer is doing it by the book. The path is 4 foot wide and a good example on how things should be done.

Ian S

Stillingfleet Church

Martin Norman

Stillingfleet Bridge

Village bridge over Stillingfleet Beck

Martin Norman

Stillingfleet church

Looking N from position

Iain Macaulay

Acaster Selby, St John the Evangelist

Acaster Selby is a small village (19 houses) in the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Wharfe south of York and the church is an unspoilt and unaltered gem by Pearson of 1850 with a fifteenth century font reputedly originating from Kirkham Priory.

Gareth Foster

College Farm, Acaster Selby

Acaster Selby is a small riverside village south of York and the Selby part of the name comes from a grange of Selby Abbey having been here before the dissolution. College Farm dates from before 1829 and is a fine building which is currently empty. There are two massive brick barns, one of similar date and one which appears earlier. A few hundred yards away is the site of the college, a pre-reformation school dissolved under the Chantries Act (as it also was one) and now represented by bumps in a field.

Gareth Foster

River Ouse, Acaster Selby

There was once a ferry here linking to Stillingfleet, on the opposite bank. On Boxing Day 1833 the ferry sank whilst carrying Stilligfleet church choir and eleven people were drowned, mostly teenage girls and a disaster for a small village which is still remembered today. Subsequently the ferry, which took an oblique course across the river, was moved to a more direct course slightly further upstream and is now no more. The Ouse is tidal at this point and a navigation demanding some care; before the coming of railways, and indeed for many years after, it was a very busy commercial waterway.

Gareth Foster